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What is the relationship between an antibody and an antigen?
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They work together.: Antibodies recognize proteins and complex carbohydrates in solutions (like blood) or surfaces of cells. It is part of the adaptive immune response that has memory from previous exposure (either from having disease, or, for example, immunization). Different types of antibodies have different functions.
Answered 1/16/2016
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